F.O.A.K. Monoshock rebuilders

Any recommendations for a firm who can refurb a monoshock?

 

Maxton?

 

Hmmm. Expensive.

 

Hagon then?
www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/main1st.htm

'Hog

 

Ta. I'm going to take it to a local place for a diagnosis first.

Cheers

 

What make is it? I've rebuilt Hagon, EMC Dynamics/Quadrant monoshock units
successfully. These use standard off-the-shelf rod seals. You do need very
good quality C-spanners and correct peg-spanners to strip them down though
without damage. Many Kawa units are also rebuildable, espcially the KX/KDX
units. It also helps to have the correct oil type/qty/grade spec too.

JB

 

Not really, no.

And you get what you pay for.

 

Marzocchi. From my Guzzi Quota.

I've taken it to a long established small motorcycle shop specialising in off
roaders. He said he could do the job for me for a very reasonable price so
I've left it with him.

 

(The Older Gentleman) wrote in

I've always thought this was trite bullshit. Sometimes you get less than what
you've paid for because you're also helping to provide the MD with a new Jag.

 

It's a cliche, agreed, but bullshit it isn't. As a general rule of
thumb, spend more = get a better product. Sorry, but it's true.

I'm sure your local man can fit new seals to a shock: it's not rocket
science. But Maxton will look at your weight, riding style, etc and
adjust damping rates and also spring rates if you want them to.

For that, you'll pay more.

 

(The Older Gentleman) wrote in

Well yes, to a point. What if you can get the same product for 20% less
from another source? Services are harder to compare, but by going local
I've also saved the postage costs.

He asked me my weight, the weight of my pillion, and my camping kit!

 

Very wise move. Offroad shops probably do about 3 or 4 a week of various
monoshock rebuilds. Bloke at our local mx dealers showed me the ropes as it
were. Also lent me the special tools to copy whcih was handy.
cheers,
JB.

 

Good work.

OK then. Nice.

 

So you're keeping it, then?

 

Well it'd be harder to sell with a bouncy shocker, so I'll sort it out and
ride it around for a bit to make sure it's ok. ;-)

Still need to sell though, so if you know anyone who admires yours and wants
one with lots of good mods let me know.

 

Sadly, I know of no one. I've had the odd "never seen one of these
before! I quite like it" conversations but none recently - in all
fairness she's getting a bit scruffy.

 

The Older Gentleman says...

My Maxton shock is beautifully built. It's a crying shame it's made for
someone about 4 stone heavier than me who mainly did trackdays. I must
send it back to Maxton, when I get the original shock here, and have it
reworked to suit my weight and riding style.

 

Ah....noted, sorry I've been avoiding the ex marital lovenest. Will
sort.

'Hog

 

'Hog says...

If you're going to avoid the place, would you mind if I made use of it?

 

Be my guest! or rather her......oh never mind

'Hog